The Korean consumer technology giant also set up a pop-up shop outside an Apple store in Australia last October, offering consumers queuing up for the new iPhone 4S one of its Galaxy S2 phones for just a few dollars.

However, Samsung Electronics Australia said in a statement that it had "nothing to do with the 'Wake Up' campaign".

RIM, which has recently struggled in the consumer market, has now confirmed that it was behind the flashmob, which it claimed was part of "experiential activities" in Australia.

A statement from the Canadian firm said: "We can confirm that the Australian 'Wake Up' campaign, which involves a series of experiential activities taking place across Sydney and Melbourne, was created by RIM Australia.

"A reveal will take place on May 7 that will aim to provoke conversation on what 'being in business' means to Australians."